Adjunct Faculty, Drama (Tech/Production)

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training.

Job Description Summary

Responsible for preparing and delivering Drama coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach technical and production courses in the field of Drama to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).

Principal Professional Standards

• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

Required Education

• MFA or MA degree in Theatre or Drama, or
• MFA or MA degree in Performance Studies with a concentration in Drama, or
• Master's or MFA degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in theatre or drama.
• For workforce: Bachelor's in Theatre or Drama or Performance Studies, or Associate degree in Theatre or Drama and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Required Work Experience

Three (3) years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience.

Preferred Work Experience

Three (3) years experience teaching in technical/production related fields.

Application Requirements

Upload unofficial transcripts, updated Curriculum Vitae or Resume, and cover letter. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.